Ran my own priviate EASTER 10k did it in 1:04:20 and am very happy with my time. It was just me saw about 20 bunnies 2 hawks dodged a bunch of cowws and calves it was heaven someof the sprinklers are on!
As for vote I vote for shoes lots of padding support and lots of arch support....been a waitress for the last 20 years and the 25 before that I have worked on my feet so this 60 year old body says be very kind to your feet ,arch anckle ect...
Yes I agree, you have to do what works for you. It is interesting though that we have such things as 'racing flats'.
I also think that as I cannot raise the front of my left foot up towards my shins very well, due to my accident, shoes with padding are always going to be a problem for me, unless they are rigid boots. For example, I cannot walk on my heels.
I think it is so important to discuss these things and try as many as we can. I don't think proper minimal shoes are necessary, in the old days everyone used to run marathons in black plimsols, and they are still around. I think allstars would make great minimal running shoes. Actually for me true barefoot is best, but I am too much of a coward! Other people have told me, however, that getting proper running trainers has transformed their lives and their running, and that is great too. It seems to me the important thing is to get out and run, wearing whatever lets you do that!
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PS writing this having just got back from an easy pace half hour jog on the beach.
I have to say though...this doesn't make sense. If you take an arch (a structural member let's say a piece of wood or steel) and put a constant force pusing down on it with no support below, if that arch does not have the structural integrity to accept that load, it will fail over time.
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Yes, i know what you mean, however I was told a true arch, rather than a beam will hold up almost anything as long as you load it from above and that is why those slender elegant arches can hold entire cathedral domes with no supporting walls underneath. The arch gets stronger when you press from above.
BUT, I actually have no idea! I'm a seamstress, not an architect!!
Are there any architects or engineers out there who can help us? Sadly, my Dad died this year, or I would ask him.
devadiva: Your private Easter 10K sounds awesome! Glad you enjoyed it so much.
autodidact: Thank you!
I went and walked most of the 10K route for the race on April 28 today just to get a feel for it. It's mainly flat with some small hills, and is mostly packed gravel trail rather than paved trail. There are some larger rocks and tree roots sticking through on the trail, so I'll have to be careful of those, but otherwise it seems pretty manageable. I jogged about a mile of it in the middle just to see how the different surface felt, and it seemed fine. It's going to seem like a long route that day, and I know I'll be more worn out doing it outside than on the treadmill, but I'm pretty sure I can do it and am looking forward to it!
Did my first outdoor running since the 50K two weeks ago. I finally feel like I'm recovering from that race. As I get older, I just have to realize that recovery takes longer. Did my usual 5 mile neighborhood loop on Saturday (albeit slowly, with walk breaks) and felt really good after. Then off to church to help prep for services, and still made it to the gym in time for spin class.
Then on Sunday morning, I was finally back out at the beach running with one of my friends. It was a beautiful morning -- I saw 5 different Easter sunrise services in progress. Running on Easter morning along the beach is one of my traditions now, and a wonderfully inspiring way to start the day. I did 8 miles in 1.5 hours, which is still slow, but felt great after.
Running had become almost a chore, and I am mostly looking for the joy again -- and was able to find that this weekend.
Hey everyone... sorry for being away I did read everyone's posts but there is just to much to comment on it all.
I've got shin splints as was suggested :'( I haven't ran in a week now! Anyone have any idea how long they take to get better? I'm a heel striker and wondering if I should try to change that... anyone have any ideas?
Are there any architects or engineers out there who can help us? Sadly, my Dad died this year, or I would ask him.
Actually...I am an architect Structures was never my strong subject though. I'm trying to remember the specifics of the arches and domes of the cathedrals and am drawing a bit of a blank...I just keep getting caught up in the notion of "arches getting stronger"...I get it in the terms of muscles and ligaments, but in terms of concrete, wood, steel, etc. that is pretty much impossible. Those members can't get stronger. They do have the ability to snap back to form after a load is removed, but the stregnth they have is the strength they have and when you over load them they will fail in time.
I guess maybe could say that about an arch because it supports itself through compression at the center while a straight beam supports itself through tensile strength. However, the arches in our feet are not shaped like a true arch...so that compression would not be the same. Anyway, it's been a long time since school and that's why I rely on engineers Sorry about your dad.
Only had time to squeeze in 8 yesterday, but had plenty of stamina to run the 10...it was probably a good think I only could do 8 because I'm becoming increasingly concerned with my injuries. I have no running the next two days, so Wednesday we'll see. But I'm mentally preparing myself to walk if I feel pain. If I'm truly going to make it to the starting line in June I'm better off taking time off now...
I ran my planned 3 miles on the treadmill tonight, and it was all supposed to be at 5.3 mph... but one of the trainers came over to speak to me about something during my run, and I had to cut the speed back to 4.5 mph for a few minutes so I could talk, lol. BUT, I made up for it by upping the speed to 5.5 mph with 5 minutes left to go, and then to 6.0 mph and 6.5 mph for the last two minutes of the run. I was totally happy with how decent I was feeling at 5.5 mph - and I'm making it a goal to do at least one 3 mile run at that speed by the end of the month!
Had a busy weekend with visitors and now have a paper do tonight. I'm going to try and squeeze a run in this evening. Hoping it will help clear my mind and maybe I can crank this paper out better. Sounds like everyone is doing great! Getting a little nervous for my 8k in three weeks. I have only run 5k's up to this point and I know it isn't a huge difference but still worried.
I have been taking it easy with my calf, trying to do some trigger point massage and foam rolling. Decided to go for it today, did 3 miles on the treadmill in my Merrells. I had to go at 4.8 for most of it to feel comfortable, but I am not feeling pain right now Hopefully I will be okay. Taking it outside tomorrow and will see how it goes.
@roncygal - If it were me I'd get something different for other than running stuff, just to keep track of the wear and tear factor so you know when to replace the running shoes.
Cold windy rain drove me back to the treadmill today. Even watching SMASH which I love didn't make the time go fast!! Just 4 miles is all I could make myself do.
4 more run days before I'm out for 6-8 weeks. 2 years ago I couldn't imagine running .5 miles. Now I can't imagine going weeks without being able to run 20-25 miles per week!!
Hopefully the results of the surgery will make it totally worth it!!
Hey everyone!
I haven't been posting on 3fc for a while (since Christmas-ish), but I've been lurking and still steadily losing weight... This thread caught my eye and I thought I'd jump back in
I started C25K back in Sept on the treadmill but beginning of December I was having a lot of problems with my foot and had to back off, and then the holidays came along and I didn't get back into it for quite a while... January I started running on the treadmill again, but it was pretty slow progress.
The last few weeks I've started running outside with the weather being nicer, and I LOVE it!! At first it was difficult, and my muscles were really sore afterwards, which I wasn't really expecting... Now it's becoming a little easier, and I'm so happy because running is no longer a chore, I really enjoy it when I'm outside! And I'm improving every time.
I have a 5k route that I'm doing, and right now my time is at about 36 min... I have yet to run the whole thing without taking any walking breaks though. If I can run it in under 35 min (and preferably with no walking breaks) by next Tuesday I'm going to enter a 5k race on April 29th. Very excited!! I ran cross-country in grade 12, but I've never done road races before.
Cold windy rain drove me back to the treadmill today. Even watching SMASH which I love didn't make the time go fast!! Just 4 miles is all I could make myself do.
4 more run days before I'm out for 6-8 weeks. 2 years ago I couldn't imagine running .5 miles. Now I can't imagine going weeks without being able to run 20-25 miles per week!!
Hopefully the results of the surgery will make it totally worth it!!
It will be SO worth it !!!! You have earned this be patinet with your recovery you will be able to walk ect after awhile..and you will be back at it faster and sleeker than ever before YOU GO GIRL!!!! I am watching you
I did read everyone's posts but there is just to much to comment on it all.
